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Sam Lovell asked this question about A Million Little Pieces:
I am debating whether to read this. I don't think the fact he sold it as non-fiction when it wasn't is the biggest deal but is it actually a good story? Does it serve as a deterrence for drug use and alcohol abuse? Is it moving despite the 'scandal?' Thank you.
Josef Miyasato I'll always take issue with this book. It's entire appeal was the fact that it was marketed as a true story, a story of hell and redemption. These sto…moreI'll always take issue with this book. It's entire appeal was the fact that it was marketed as a true story, a story of hell and redemption. These stories don't need to be true to be compelling. And I've heard from enough people that despite the book being largely fiction, passing itself off as nonfiction, the writing is good. But this was not what got everyone's attention. I think that anytime you deliberately lie for gain, there is an accounting. And I don't think this book can really be forgiven until it is dismissed and "forgotten." Besides, there are too many honest books out there to read that I don't need to take the time to read this one. (less)
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A Million Little Pieces
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